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Multiple Choice Questions/ Quiz on the Physical Properties of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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Question 1

Same halogen atom (-X), increased in the size of the alkyl chain

CH3Cl   CH3CH2Cl   CH3(CH2)2Cl   CH3(CH2)3Cl 

What is the effect on the boiling point and the density?

Answer

Boiling point increases, density increases

Boiling point increases, density decreases

Boiling point decreases, density decreases

Boiling point decreases, density increases